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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.13, 2,247.29 and 1,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.13, 2,247.29 and 1,092.12 is: 1,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.13 : 2,247.29 = 1,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.13/2,247.29 = 1,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.13x = 2,247.29 × 1,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.13x = 2,454,310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,310.35/1,498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.25

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